Hezekiah Sistrunk, Jr.
About Hezekiah Sistrunk, Jr.
Hezekiah Sistrunk, Jr. is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. Hezekiah Sistrunk, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: The Cochran Firm Atlanta
Education: Duke University, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: Atlanta, GA
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